Electoral College

Why The Electoral College Does Not Protect Against Tyranny Or Mob Rule

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One of the most common arguments defenders of the Electoral College make (other than that it protects small states) is that the institution protects us against the tyranny of the majority or against mob rule. The idea is that if our President were elected by a popular vote, it could lead to a form of … Read more

Here’s How We Can Elect Our Next President By Popular Vote

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The plan to fix the Electoral College and make every vote count equally is closer to the finish line than you think. Amidst early speculation about the 2020 presidential election, something that has been largely ignored is the structural flaw that determined the outcome of the last contest: the Electoral College. For the fifth time … Read more